I was flipping through the channels on my basic cable TV when I came across a show with one of my personal idols on it. It was Tommy Lee and he was doing an interview for a body modification show. As he explained all of his tattoos and unleashed the meanings behind them, he obviously had to have his shirt off in this process in which I got a glimpse of his nipple piercings. From seeing how sweet those looked at that moment I was determined to gain that same reflection.
At A Glance Author tmix05 Contact tmix05@bme.anon When A month ago Artist Tigger Studio HPP Location Corvallis, Oregon I talked it over with two of my friends and they decided that they would love to see me in pain, so they went with me. My girlfriend just got a nose piercing earlier that month so we had a 10% off savings card from a shop called High Priestess Piercings. After all, most of my buddies didn't think I would actually go through with it. This doubt in me only fueled my desire to get some metal of my own.
Walking into the shop I was feeling good and ready. I think I was right in the middle of signing the consent papers when it hit me. That same feeling you get when you are at the top of a roller coaster and about to rocket down. This was pure adrenaline mixed in with some nervousness. Since was my first real piercing at an actual specialized shop, I was obviously having second thoughts. But I could not live up to all of my pals standards and wimp out. So I gave the Ok and we proceeded on with the procedure.
I entered the small private piercing room with my two friends and the piercer whose name was Tigger. Tigger had more piercings and holes on his face and body than I could count. As scary as he looked, this only made me feel more comfortable due to the fact that he has gone through many and obviously done countless piercings. I was instructed to take my shirt off and lay down on the bed provided. At this stage a lot of questions rolled in my mind. How much is it going to hurt? Am I going to faint like others have in the past? Are my nipples going to have to be hard in order to be worked on? Speculations aside, I was fully committed and it was too late to turn back now.
The prepiercing procedure that followed just seemed to stall the actual pain and make me wait. First my nipples were dotted with ink to see of it was the desirable spot that I wanted. I told Tigger yes. Then some anti-bacterial liquid was spread on the location (which in fact made my nipples hard). I then saw him breaking out the jewelry that he was going to use which were two 12 gauge barbells. This triggered a question from me-"Do you have to use barbells or can you pierce me with some loops instead"? I was informed that loops would cause snagging in my clothes and prevent a faster and more reliable healing time. I agreed with the answer and was finally ready to get to it.
The next thing I knew I was being told to take big breaths and to inhale through my nose and exhale via my mouth. While concentrated on my breathing, I felt a sharp pain exactly like a needle on my nipple. There was a pause when the needle was half way in and then the more painful exit out the other side. By this time my adrenaline was so high that I barely felt a thing. But as for the second job, it was a much more painful experience. I think it hurt worse because I knew what was to come and my adrenaline wasn't as high. Again, the needle was stuck in half way (which wasn't bad) when Tigger paused. Then "Wow", the needle exited and my eyes began to tear. I immediately turned my head away from my friends so they couldn't see this sign of weakness.
I was then told that I was done and could check them out in the mirror. As I viewed myself, I noticed that with proper healing time and eventually some 12 gauge loop barbells I would be able to obtain the Tommy Lee look I was seeking.
It has now been over 1 month and I still love my piercings as do all of my friends and even my parents. Although enough time has not passed in order for me to change to more desirable jewelry, I am very pleased with the quality and fun times associated with my piercing expedition. I look forward to experiencing that feel good "sharp pain" in my skin and my emotions very soon.